Month: June 2022

A news found interest in open law making

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Public interest in EU secondary legislation is limited. It is hard to be interested in something if the public doesn’t have an opportunity to give their feedback on draft proposals. And, for most secondary legislation, the public is denied the chance to give their direct feedback. And, most EU legislation (around 97%) is secondary legislation … Read more

Reap what you sow

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Driving into work I heard the phrase “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7. This reminded me of a pleasant childhood being educated by progressive Roman Catholic De La Salle Brothers.  More importantly, Paul the Apostle’s advice is good advice for anyone … Read more

One approach for policy writing

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There is a lot of public policy writing in Brussels. A lot of this writing is designed to influence and persuade officials and politicians. You are writing because you want the reader to take action in your favour. As most decisions in Brussels are taken by ‘written procedure’, good writing will help you advance your … Read more